Installation guide

LMU-4200™ Hardware and Installation Guide
V1.0.9 November 13, 2010
Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010
- ii - CalAmp Proprietary & Confidential
Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................................... ii
1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 About This Manual .......................................................................................................................................1
1.2 About the CalAmp Location Messaging Unit-4200™ (LMU-4200™)......................................................2
1.2.1 Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................................2
1.3 LMU-4200™Connectors...............................................................................................................................4
1.3.1 Power Connector ...................................................................................................................................5
1.3.2 I/O Connector ........................................................................................................................................6
1.3.3 Serial Interface Connectors....................................................................................................................7
1.3.4 Expansion Interface ...............................................................................................................................8
1.4 GPS Receiver...............................................................................................................................................10
1.5 RF Connector...............................................................................................................................................10
1.6 Available Radio Interfaces .........................................................................................................................10
2 INSTALLING THE LMU ....................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Preparing for Installation...........................................................................................................................11
2.2 Plan The Installation...................................................................................................................................12
2.2.1 Size and Placement of LMU Unit........................................................................................................12
2.2.2 Placement of Antennas ........................................................................................................................13
2.2.3 Comm Antenna Placement Guidelines ................................................................................................13
2.2.4 GPS Antenna Placement Guidelines....................................................................................................13
2.2.5 Access to the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Card........................................................................14
2.2.6 Protection from Heat............................................................................................................................14
2.2.7 Visibility of Diagnostic LEDs .............................................................................................................14
2.2.8 Cable Length........................................................................................................................................15
2.2.9 Moisture and Weather Protection ........................................................................................................15
2.2.10 Preventing Accidental or Unauthorized Modification ....................................................................15
2.3 Installing the LMU in a Vehicle .................................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Place the LMU unit in the vehicle. ......................................................................................................16
2.3.2 Connect power, ignition, and ground...................................................................................................16
2.3.3 Place the GPS antenna. ........................................................................................................................16
2.3.4 Mount the Comm. Antenna. ................................................................................................................17
2.3.5 Typical Connection Sequence..............................................................................................................18
2.4 I/O Descriptions...........................................................................................................................................20
2.4.1 Ignition and Inputs...............................................................................................................................21
2.4.2 3-Axis Accelerometer Input.................................................................................................................23
2.4.3 Outputs.................................................................................................................................................23
2.4.4 Status LEDs .........................................................................................................................................24
Verification via SMS .........................................................................................................................................25